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The most important archaeological construction in Ecuador, when visiting it cannot be avoided to be transported to the immemorial time of the Tahuantinsuyo, the Empire of the Incas, which with Machu Picchu are the most famous of America.
Located at 80 kilometers of the colonial city of River basin, their buildings, that were witnesses of complex religious rites of adoration to their gods the sun and the moon, many scientists have been surprised by the used methods of construction in this architectonic beauty, as they are identical to the old ones used by the Egyptians in their pyramids. .
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Interesting data
- It is constructed with stones worked in parallelepipeds that have a perfect joint, as much that in his unions it is impossible to introduce the leaf of a knife.
- Next to the complex is the Ingañahui (face of the Inca), a human face of 30 mts, on whose construction is not defined yet ,if it is made by the nature or by the man
- The Cañari culture, through this work, demonstrated to have the most advanced knowledge b of astronomy and metallurgy of the empire.
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ITINERARY
Day 1: Quito - Cuenca. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Cuenca, a quaint, colonial city. On a morning walk, visit the Modern Art Museum, San Francisco Square, the Flower Market, El Carmen Cloister, Calderón Park and the Cathedrals. Drive to El Barranco's historic residences, El Turi scenic lookout, a textile workshop and Avenida Don Bosco, with its offerings of typical foods. After lunch at Restaurante Villa Rosa, continue to a Panama hat workshop and visit a handicraft village or soak in thermal springs. Return to Cuenca. Dinner and overnight in Cuenca
Day 2: Ingapirca Ruins. Travel though fascinating landscapes in the provinces of Azuay and Cañar to the ruins of Ingapirca, the main Inca site in Ecuador. A typical lunch at the Posada de Ingaprica and a visit to the Ingapirca Museum before returning to Cuenca. Dinner and overnight in Cuenca
Day 3: Cuenca - Quito. Choose a hike in the El Cajas National Park or a drive to picturesque country villages. The national park is a unique and beautiful place with the typical characteristics of high altitude areas and glacial formations. Lunch at the Hostería Las Dos Chorreras. The beautiful and varying Andean landscape is the perfect setting in which our tour of country villages evolves, as you discover enchanting places rooted in the past. Lunch at the Hostería Ushupud. Return to Cuenca for the afternoon flight to Quito. Reception and transfer to your hotel . Guided evening walk to the Café Tianquez. Overnight
Day 4: Quito – Chose your next destination¡¡¡¡¡¡
Price per person USD 450.oo double basis
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